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kanji
主Meaning
Master
Reading
kunyomiぬしnushi
あるじaruji
onyomiすsu
しゅshu
Parts
丶Dot 王King
Example Word
領主: lord. The Japanese noun '領主 (りょうしゅ)' refers to a feudal lord or landowner, typically in the context of historical Japan. This term is used to describe someone who owns and governs a territory or domain, often with significant authority over the people living there. It is commonly associated with the feudal system of Japan, where lords controlled large areas of land and had vassals under their command. Example sentences: The lord ruled his territory wisely「領主は領地を賢く治めた」(りょうしゅはりょうちをかしこくおさめた). The lord's castle was very large「領主の城はとても大きかった」(りょうしゅのしろはとてもおおきかった).
Radical
丶
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
85
Handwriting
kanji
丸Meaning
Round
Reading
kunyomiまるmaru
onyomiがんgan
Parts
丶Dot 九Nine
Example Word
丸: circle. The Japanese noun '丸 (まる)' primarily means 'circle'. It refers to a round shape or something that is circular in form. This word can be used in various contexts, such as describing shapes, objects, or even in idiomatic expressions. For example: draw a circle「丸を描く」(まるをえがく). The moon is round「月は丸い」(つきはまるい). Additionally, '丸' can sometimes be used to indicate completeness or entirety, as in '丸ごと (まるごと)' meaning 'whole' or 'entire'. However, the primary and most common meaning is 'circle'.
Radical
丶
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N2Grade
2Frequency
545
Handwriting
kanji
丼Meaning
Rice bowl
Reading
kunyomiどんぶりdonburi
onyomiどんdon
Parts
井Well 丶Dot
Example Word
丼: bowl. The Japanese noun '丼 (どんぶり)' refers to a type of bowl, typically deep and used for serving rice dishes. It is commonly associated with dishes like '牛丼 (ぎゅうどん)' (beef bowl) or '親子丼 (おやこどん)' (chicken and egg bowl). The term can also refer to the dish itself served in such a bowl. For example: I ate a beef bowl「牛丼を食べた」(ぎゅうどんをたべた). This bowl is big「この丼は大きい」(このどんぶりはおおきい). The word is often used in the context of Japanese cuisine and dining.
Radical
丶
Stroke Count
5JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
2095
Handwriting